Community Corner Interview: Runner Jonathan Strongsmith and Heather Abbott of the Heather Abbott Foundation

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Charlottesville resident Jonathan Strongsmith and Heather Abbott, founder of The Heather Abbott foundation. Jonathan is running the 126^th Boston Marathon this coming April to raise funds and awareness for The Heather Abbott foundation which helps provide customized prostheses to those who have suffered limb loss through traumatic circumstances. More info on the Heather Abbot Foundation: Home | Heather Abbott Foundation.

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